The Golden Eagles improved their record to 6-1, matching the best start at the school since the 2005-06 team also was 6-1.

Shaq Calhoun scored eight points, including two three-point baskets, triggering a 15-4 run midway through the first half that enabled Tennessee Tech to blow the game open enjoying a 30-15 lead with 6:17 left in the first half.

NICEVILLE, FLA. – TCU, missing five of its last six shots to close the game, survived a semifinal round test in the Emerald Coast Classic beating New Mexico, 69-67, Friday night.

The Lobos’ Chris McNeal missed a three-point shot from the right wing just before the buzzer sounded allowing TCU to escape with its ninth straight victory dating back to last season when it captured the NIT championship.

“This was a good win in the tournament and we look forward to playing in championship,” said TCU coach Jamie Dixon.

NICEVILLE, FLA. – Freshman guard Colen Gaynor scored a career high 15 points, while tying a school record by making all five three-point attempts, as Maryland Eastern Shore held off Jackson State, 66-63, in the Emerald Coast Classic basketball tournament Friday.

Sophomore forward Tyler Jones collected his first career double-double with 13 points and a career-11 rebounds for Maryland Eastern Shore which improved to 2-3.